WOODLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 404
BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING MINUTES
September 28, 2023, 6:30 p.m.Regular Meeting-Woodland High School Room 1204
MEMBERS PRESENT
Janice Watts, Jeff Wray, Sarah Stuart, Trish Huddleston, Tom Guthrie, and Cody Krieger-Student Representative
STAFF PRESENT
Michael Green-Board Secretary, and Nicole Galloway-Recording Secretary
OTHERS PRESENT
Stacy Brown, Asha Riley, Mark Prussing, Carolyn Trice, Dennis Ripp, Kaycee Alejo, Jerrad Nichols, Brian Wrigley, Darcy Billingsley, Donna Butler, Jake Hall, Karly Bordak, Katie Nichols and George Trice.
CALL TO ORDER
President Watts called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
CITIZENS REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Darcy Billingsley talked about the recent Woodland Middle School Facebook posts on math growth, and she said that providing data with posts moving forward would be valuable.
REPORTS, REQUESTS, AND COMMENTS BY BOARD MEMBERS
Director Huddleston gave an update on the WSSDA General Assembly and the outcome.
Mariah Reese provided a written comment to Director Wray, which he read aloud. She thanked the board members for their service. She talked about the high fees to rent the Yale gym and asked the board to reconsider the facility fee schedule.
Karly Bordak, Kaycee Alejo, and George Trice all commented on the importance of communication with all community members regarding the upcoming levy.
REPORTS TO THE BOARD
Director Huddleston asked clarifying questions on the human resources report.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
EP&O Planning
Superintendent Green presented a draft activity timeline and a community survey for the board to review and amend. Director Huddleston would like to see the listening sessions via Zoom and in person. Director Stuart would like to see a staff survey added.
CONSENT AGENDA
Director Guthrie moved to approve the consent agenda.
Director Watts – yes
Director Wray – yes
Director Stuart – yes
Director Huddleston – yes
Director Guthrie – yes
ACTION ITEMS
Resolution 23-07 Bond Refunding
Financial advisor Mark Prussing presented information to the board regarding the proposed bond refinance.
Director Wray moved to adopt Resolution 23-07 as presented. Director Huddleston seconded.
Second Reading and Approval of Policy 1210 - Annual Organizational Meetings, Election of Officers
Director Huddleston moved to approve policy 1210 as presented. Director Guthrie seconded.
Second Reading and Approval of Policy 5610 - Substitute Employment
Director Stuart noticed the word “full” was not removed for the Yale travel bonus.
Director Stuart moved to approve policy 5610 with the word “full” removed. Director Wray seconded.
ADJOURNMENT
President Watts adjourned at 7:41 p.m.
ATTEST:
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WOODLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT #404BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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